Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans are typically required of commercial/industrial facilities which store, use or otherwise handle bulk volumes of petroleum-based products.  SPCC Plan requirements are outlined in various sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), most specifically in 40 CFR, Parts 260-280 (hazardous waste storage, handling and disposal regulations); 40 CFR, Part 112 (oil pollution prevention regulations); and 29 CFR (hazard communication regulations).

The principal purpose of an SPCC Plan is to minimize the potential for an unintended release of hazardous/petroleum-based product to the environment.  Other elements of a well designed plan include (1) an accurate chemical/product inventory; (2) a description of training activities designed to acquaint employees with the nature of and potential hazards associated with regulated substances present at the facility; (3) a plan which will be implemented as a response to an accidental release of regulated product.

Typical activities/tasks completed as part of SPCC plan preparation include:

Evaluate/verify that the facility is regulated and required to maintain a SPCC Plan

Prepare a current/accurate inventory of all petroleum-based products stored/used at the facility

Consult directly with the facility to prepare a written SPCC Plan, which identifies all regulated products; quantifies such
    products; identifies storage methods/locations of such products; and describes steps that will be taken to respond to an
    accidental release of product to the environment

CEG has prepared over fifty SPCC Plans for its clients and their facilities around the Great Lakes and Midwest region.  If you are interested in finding out how CEG can help your company with its compliance/environmental needs, contact us at info@canopuspusgroup.com.